«Pray for kings and all who are in high positions, so we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and dignity» (1 Tim 2,8).

This is an important responsibility of Christians today. The world needs our prayer.

At Tautra Mariakloster we pray daily for peace in the world. We pray for all who suffer from terrorism and violence, for the wounded and those who are traumatized. We pray for immigrants and refugees. We pray for all who are led to believe that they have the right to act violently toward others; we pray for their conversion.

May the hearts of those who have the desire for war be changed. May all who work for an end to war experience the power of prayer.

We pray for peace, not only in the world, but in the hearts of each one of us. Peace is a gift of God’s Holy Spirit – and it becomes a reality in the world, it is received in the world, when there is peace in the hearts of each one of us. If peace is in our hearts, there will be peace between individuals and between nations.

Is there anything in your heart that is an obstacle to peace? What can you do to remove it? Do so today.